Highlights
- Smart and very usable B roadster
- Fitted with desirable factory overdrive
- Good history file including BMIHT heritage certificate
- Sparing but regular use in recent years
The Appeal
Key to the MGB’s appeal is that it is much more than a car. This perennial of the classic car scene is a social life on four wheels, one that brings people together wherever they gather and go.
Its popularity also makes it very easy to own with superb parts supply, all of it accessibly priced, and a vibrant supplier scene. None of which should let us forget the car’s fundamentals too – it is stylish, engaging and fun to drive and comfortable too.
This 1970 model leans into that theme with its usability – this is a B designed to be used. Sparingly used in recent years it is solid and presentable. There is scope to cosmetically improve, but perhaps that can wait – the first thing to do is surely jump in and enjoy it.
History and Paperwork
- First registered 4th March 1970
- 10 owners from new with current owner since 8th March 2022
- Sparingly used in recent years according to MOT documents, but regularly used
- BMIHT Certificate dated 16th March 2022 confirms February build date and current specification
- This includes Rostyle wheels, a heater and the ‘Packaway’ or foldaway hood style
- History file includes old invoices and MOTs
- Usefully regularly MOT’d although of course this is not a legal requirement now
- Current MOT expired 6th October 2023 with less than 1,000 miles covered since test
- Advisories on last MOT for suspension bush, windscreen and remarks regarding underside
- Factory owners handbook in good order
The Condition
- Smartly finished in Royale Blue with black vinyl interior, both factory correct
- Bodywork is solid in all the usual MGB places to note but some bubbles to rear arches
- Various light scuffs, paint chips and scratches to note around car, but none unsightly
- Paint finish is generally good, with the above notes,
- There appears to be a colour mismatch between nearside wing and bonnet
- Factory 14in RoStyles fitted which have been repainted in places
- They are presentable but show light kerbing to some rims
- Shod with tyres showing good condition and tread
- ‘Packaway’ hood that can be fully removed and stowed in boot
- This is finished in vinyl and is in good order with clear rear screens
- Underside presents well with some evidence of welding and points to note on last MOTs
- Chrome appears to be original and presents well with some light pitting to some components
- Factory original interior with black vinyl seats and beige carpets, possibly later replacements
- Interior is well kept and some signs of age reflecting its originality and age
- Dashboard in good order, only light chips to lower edge to note and deterioration of blanking plate
- Fitted with a period-style modern Bluetooth radio and smart wood rimmed Moto Lita wheel
- Black carpeted boot area will be a later addition as cars left the factory uncarpeted
- Factory vinyl seats in good order with option to add headrests if buyer wishes
- Fixed three point grey seat belts
- Early model with dash-mounted ignition switch
- Glasswork in good order but with wiper marks to screen common to this model
The Mechanics
- 1,798cc 4cyl MGB engine
- 4spd manual gearbox with optional overdrive
- Some history included and to be noted in file
- Appears to be a largely standard car with presentable engine bay in good order
- We have no reports of any mechanical issues with this car
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